Cybersecurity

    Reporting on regulatory requirements, enforcement actions, and best practices to safeguard financial institutions and markets against cyber threats, data breaches, and vulnerabilities through proactive measures.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    BSP to Issue Draft Rules on Managing AI Risks Within H1 2025

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/03/2025

    The BSP’s new regulations on AI risk management in the financial sector are set to be released within the first half of this year.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Starlink Provides Internet Services to Myanmar Scam Compounds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

    Scam compounds in Myanmar are reportedly using Starlink after Thai authorities cut internet access.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Australia Directs ACMA to Implement New Standard to Prevent SMS Scams

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/03/2025

    The new standard will require telcos to check whether SMS messages sent using a sender ID correspond with the legitimate registered sender.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Charges Chinese Nationals for Involvement in Cyberattacks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2025

    Among the 12 Chinese nationals indicted are two government officers working for the Ministry of Public Security.

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    Operational Risk

    Taiwan FSC Fines Three Securities Firms and Asset Manager

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

    Three securites firms were fined TWD 300,000 each. An investment management company was also fined and faces business restrictions.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    Australia’s Banking Revolution: Leveraging AI in a Sheltered but Evolving Market

    By Bradley Maclean | 06/03/2025

    Australia’s near-term trajectory in AI adoption hinges on strategic actions that address existing gaps while positioning the sector for sustainable growth.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    Japan FSA to Develop Regulatory Guidance on AI Adoption

    By Thisanka Siripala | 05/03/2025

    In a new discussion paper, the FSA warns that delayed AI adoption could weaken the financial industry. It cites the “risk of inaction” as a key concern.

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    Data Privacy

    Singapore Concludes Review of Incident Involving Exposed NRIC Numbers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

    A review panel found shortcomings by ACRA and MDDI and offered recommendations to prevent similar incidents from recurring.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Witnesses Record Number of Scam Cases in 2024

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

    Crypto-related scams accounted for a quarter of total losses, police believe. Investment scams ranked highest in terms of financial losses.

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    Structural Regulation

    US Encourages FDI, Restricts China Over Security Concerns

    By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2025

    The US has introduced measures to attract foreign investments while excluding China from key sectors.

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